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Diagnose and rectify faults in energy supply apparatus

Diagnose and rectify faults in energy supply apparatus

Unit of competency
National Code
UETTDRIS69
State Code
OBH44
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/12/2019
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
04/12/2019
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit covers diagnosing and rectifying faults in apparatus in energy supply and distribution systems. The unit encompasses safe working practices, interpreting diagrams and technical data, applying knowledge of energy supply apparatus to logical fault-finding processes, implementing fault rectification, safety and functional testing, and reporting work activities and outcomes.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit requires a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work. Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to diagnose and rectify faults
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood
  • 1.2 Established WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed
  • 1.3 Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel
  • 1.4 The extent of faults is determined from reports and other documentation and from discussion with appropriate personnel
  • 1.5 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
  • 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to diagnose faults are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
2 Diagnose and rectify faults
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed
  • 2.2 The need to test or measure live work is determined in strict accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and, when necessary, conducted within established safety procedures
  • 2.3 Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated, where necessary, in strict accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and procedures
  • 2.4 Logical diagnostic methods are applied to diagnose energy supply apparatus faults employing measurements and estimations of system operating parameters referenced to system operational requirements
  • 2.5 Suspected fault scenarios are tested as being the source of system problems
  • 2.6 Causes of faults are identified and appropriately competent person/s engaged to rectify the fault where it is outside the scope of the control system
  • 2.7 Faults in apparatus components are rectified to raise energy supply apparatus to its operation standard
  • 2.8 Apparatus is tested to verify that it operates as intended and to specified requirements
  • 2.9 Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate personnel and job specifications and requirements
  • 2.10 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes
  • 2.11 Diagnosis and rectification activities are carried out efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
3 Complete and report fault diagnosis and rectification activities
  • 3.1 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed
  • 3.2 Worksite is made safe in accordance with established safety procedures
  • 3.3 Rectification of faults is documented in accordance with established procedures
  • 3.4 Appropriate person/s is notified in accordance with established procedures that the system faults have been rectified
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD695 UETTDRIS69A Diagnose and rectify faults in energy supply apparatus Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OED61 UETDRIS026 Diagnose and resolve faults in electrical apparatus Unit of competency